Privacy First Approach
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have long limited images of their children.
They stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and tightened family privacy.
They rarely release formal portraits of Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.
Instead, they share occasional holiday cards or carefully controlled updates.
Supporters say this protects the children from constant public attention.
However, fewer images can increase curiosity when new visuals appear.
Image Triggers Backlash
The controversy followed the Sussexes’ 2024 Christmas card.
That card showed candid moments without revealing the children’s faces.
Later, a different image began circulating widely online.
It appeared as a Christmas card with festive branches and a black-and-white photo.
The card read: “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.”
It was signed: “From Prince Archie & Princess Lilibet.”
Many social media users reacted with discomfort.
One wrote the image felt “off,” while another called it “unsettling.”
On X, one user said: “It’s truly disgusting.”
Another added: “So creepy. So strange.”
Sussexes Stay Silent
So far, Prince Harry and Meghan have not addressed the image publicly.
Their recent statements have focused on charity work and family milestones.
The incident highlights the intense scrutiny surrounding the Sussex family.
Despite privacy efforts, their children remain in the public spotlight.
Why Users Are Angry
Online users later linked the design to Canva templates.
Visual flaws suggested the image was digitally manipulated or AI-generated.
Critics said fabricating images of children crossed a clear line.
The case has renewed concerns about AI and celebrity children online.
Many warned such images blur boundaries between public interest and private life.